Many people assume that doodling is a sign of boredom, but studies suggest otherwise. Research shows that doodling while listening or studying can improve your recall ability, prevent mental fatigue, and enhance learning. **This was pulled from a blog with a long name – if you want to find this article you’ll need to Google it.
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To that end, I made these small, slightly twisted notepads – 5.25″ x 8″ –ish. I took a stack of Riso prints and a sheet of chipboard and clamped together with binder clips and glued on the top edge with Elmer’s glue (PVA). A few thin coats and then I put down one last coat and tape the top and back with washi tape. This could also be done with old prints. Trim the three edges to make it feel machine-made or leave it a little rough and walk away.
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I’m busy this week with my comics symposium on Friday. If you’re in or near Houston, the afternoon workshops are overloaded but you can probably still squeeze in to hear Sue Coe speak in the morning. Cats.rice.edu for the details.
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We’re also printing for Sue  – Risographs and a linoleum block. Here’s a sneek peek of just one of the FOUR Riso prints we’re making for her. It’s Sunflower, Scarlet and Black on a buff cardstock. We aren’t selling these but Sue has amazing prints available on her website.